Lowell to Impact Hawaii; Heat Persists in the South-Central U.S.

Hurricane Lowell is forecast to pass west of Kauai`s coastal waters tonight. Impacts such as high surf and heavy rain could impact all of the islands. Sweltering heat remains across the South-Central Plains and Lower/Middle Mississippi Valley into this week with limited nighttime relief. Periods of moderate to heavy rainfall will be possible through Tuesday morning in the northern Rockies. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Kansas City, Kansas City Downtown Airport (KMKC)

Lat: 39.12°NLon: 94.6°WElev: 758ft.

Fair

81°F

27°C

Humidity	69%
Wind Speed	E 13 G 18 mph
Barometer	30.03 in (1016.0 mb)
Dewpoint	70°F (21°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	84°F (29°C)
Last update	7 Sep 10:54 am CDT

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Extended Forecast for

Kansas City MO

Extreme Heat Warning September 7, 11:18am until September 8, 08:00pm

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Extreme Heat Warning

Extreme Heat Warning September 7, 11:18am until September 8, 08:00pm
NOW until 8:00pm Tue
Extreme Heat Warning
Labor Day
High: 95 °F
Mostly Sunny
Tonight
Low: 77 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tuesday
High: 99 °F
Hot
Tuesday Night
Low: 79 °F
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
High: 91 °F
Showers
Wednesday Night
Low: 69 °F
Showers
Likely
Thursday
High: 84 °F
Mostly Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 66 °F
Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Labor Day

Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 102. South southeast wind 6 to 9 mph.

Tonight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. Southeast wind around 9 mph.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Heat index values as high as 105. South wind around 10 mph.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 79. South wind 7 to 9 mph.

Wednesday

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 91. Southwest wind around 7 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 66.

Friday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.

Friday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Saturday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.

Saturday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 30%.